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279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 - Property report

Also known as: 279 Washington Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1920

Acreage

0.085

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
279 Washington Avenue
ZIP code
07008
County
Middlesex
Block
5103
Lot
10
Municipality
1201
Parcel ID
5103-10

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/05/2024
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$8,075
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,008
Year built
1920
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.085
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
73 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
33 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/05/2024 $1 XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXX
09/06/2016 $237,500 XXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/25/2024 - R
09/05/2024 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
11/10/2016 - R
09/06/2016 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXX, XXXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$8,075
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$515,000
Land value
$272,800
Building value
$242,200

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $515,000 $515,000 1.568 $8,075 +6.97%
2024 $236,800 $236,800 3.188 $7,549 +2.64%
2023 $236,800 $236,800 3.106 $7,355 +2.85%
2022 $236,800 $236,800 3.02 $7,151 +1.07%
2021 $236,800 $236,800 2.988 $7,076 +3.89%
2020 $236,800 $236,800 2.876 $6,810 +2.97%
2019 $236,800 $236,800 2.793 $6,614 +2.42%
2018 $236,800 $236,800 2.727 $6,458 +3.69%
2017 $236,800 $236,800 2.63 $6,228 -3.46%
2016 $203,700 $203,700 3.167 $6,451 +1.47%
Permits

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nathan Hale School 2 Public PK, K-4 438 0.24
Nathan Hale School 2 Public PK, K-4 438 0.24
Carteret Middle School 4 Public 5-6 553 0.37
Holy Family Elementary School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.46
Holy Family Elementary School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.46
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 141 0.56
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 141 0.56
Gateway School NR Private 40 0.69
Columbus Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-4 578 0.74
Columbus Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-4 578 0.74
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Carteret Junior High School 5 Public 7-8 607 0.29
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 141 0.56
Gateway School NR Private 40 0.69
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 2.50
RICHMOND PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 4 Charter 6 219 2.72
Lois And Richard Nicotra Early Colle 3 Charter 8-12 286 2.80
John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School 5 Charter K-12 858 2.89
Avenel Middle School 3 Public 6-8 587 3.11
Is 75 Frank D Paulo 8 Public 6-8 1,452 3.15
Woodbridge Middle School 2 Public 6-8 517 3.28
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Carteret High School 2 Public 9-12 1,089 0.25
Gateway School NR Private 40 0.69
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 2.50
Lois And Richard Nicotra Early Colle 3 Charter 8-12 286 2.80
John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School 5 Charter K-12 858 2.89
New Ventures Charter School 2 Charter 10-12 155 2.89
Woodbridge High School 2 Public 9-12 1,558 3.25
CSI High School For International Studies 9 Public 9-12 512 3.51
Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School 7 Public 9-12 478 3.51
Moore Catholic High School NR Private 9-12 394 3.68

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Neighbors for 279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ

252 Randolph St, Carteret 258 Randolph St, Carteret 278 Randolph St, Carteret 271 Washington Ave, Carteret 254-256 Randolph St, Carteret 27 Mary St, Carteret 296 Randolph St, Carteret 276 Randolph St, Carteret 10 Duffy St, Carteret 24 Duffy St, Carteret 269 Washington Ave, Carteret 262 Randolph St, Carteret 45 Mary St, Carteret 32 Duffy St, Carteret 246 Randolph St, Carteret 293 Randolph St, Carteret 240 Randolph St, Carteret 300 Randolph St, Carteret 12 Duffy St, Carteret 277 Washington Ave, Carteret

Nearby ZIP codes for 279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ

07001, Middlesex County, NJ 07064, Middlesex County, NJ 07067, Middlesex County, NJ 07077, Middlesex County, NJ 07095, Middlesex County, NJ 07202, Union County, NJ 07203, Union County, NJ 07204, Union County, NJ 07206, Union County, NJ 08830, Middlesex County, NJ 08861, Middlesex County, NJ 10303, New York City, NY 10307, New York City, NY 10308, New York City, NY 10309, New York City, NY 10311, New York City, NY 10312, New York City, NY 10314, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008?

The development at 279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008?

279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 has a total of 2,008 square feet.

When was 279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 last sold and what was the sale price?

279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 was last sold on 09/05/2024 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008?

279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 is currently assessed at $515,000.

What are the property taxes for 279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008?

The property taxes for 279 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 total $8,075.

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